• APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600
  • APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Samsung Galaxy NX advantages over Canon 77D

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.29 vs 3.72 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Thinner
    25 mm vs 76 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    718g vs 1055g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher-res screen
    922k vs 347k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.69x vs 0.51x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.2 fps vs 6.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon 77D advantages over Samsung Galaxy NX

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Fast startup
    ~0.40 vs 2.7 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 600 vs 440 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More telephoto lens reach
    216 mm vs 84 mm
    Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    7 years vs 10 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Less shutter lag
    0.09 vs 0.33 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    167 vs 15 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 25600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

  • Very good image quality; Improved dynamic range at low ISOs; Very fast autofocus; Dual Pixel CMOS AF in Live View; Much improved RAW buffer depth; 1080/60p video; Quick Control Dial & top-panel LCD screen.

  • Default JPEGs slightly soft straight out of camera; Dynamic range & high ISOs lag behind competing cameras; No 4K video resolution.

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung Galaxy NX
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $1199
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • External Mic Jack
Canon 77D
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Samsung Galaxy NX
Fujifilm X-E2
  • $1199
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $1059
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • External Mic Jack
Canon 77D
Fujifilm X-E2
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Lens selection
  • $1059
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compared to Canon T6s

Samsung Galaxy NX
Canon T6s
  • $1199
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $619
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Canon 77D
Canon T6s
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $619
  • APS-C
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2S

Samsung Galaxy NX
Fujifilm X-E2S
  • $1199
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $1250
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • External Mic Jack
Canon 77D
Fujifilm X-E2S
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $1250
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compared to Pentax K-70

Samsung Galaxy NX
Pentax K-70
  • $1199
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $597
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Lens selection
Canon 77D
Pentax K-70
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Fast startup
  • $597
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
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